22 AUGUST 2020
OBSESSIONS THE TASTE TESTSippin’ on SummerSix new sodas we loveBy Oset BabürWHEN WE FIND OURSELVES craving
something sweet, portable, and a little bit
nostalgic, a soda pop is really the only
answer. The botanical extracts, herbs, floral
aromas, fruits, and natural sugars are just a
few reasons these delicious new-wave
carbonated drinks hit the spot for picnics,
road trips, and backyard hangouts.UNITED SODAS BLACKBERRY
JAM
Jam lovers, rejoice! This fizzy, lip-
puckering essence of the Marion
blackberry is a perfect celebration
of the best summer produce. ($35
for 12, unitedsodas.com)CASAMARA CLUB CAPO
If we could bottle up the essence
of a pine forest, it would taste like
Casamara Club’s Capo. This blend
of peppermint leaf, cloves, carda-
mom, and licorice root is sure to be
a star in your cooler lineup. ($3 6
for 12, casamaraclub.com)CASAMARA CLUB ONDA
When we read “sparkling amaro
soft drink” on Casamara Club’s
Onda label, we did a double take.
Onda uses high-quality ingredients
like Italian chinotto, juniper berry,
and rhubarb root in a totally unex-
pected drink that’s unlike any soda
we’ve had before. ($36 for 12, casa
maraclub.com)CORSA SPRITZ
Longing for the taste of an orange
Creamsicle but not so much for all
the added sugars? Los Angeles–
based Corsa’s smooth spritz
boasts a tangy bouquet of blood
orange, Key lime, and Honeybell
citrus that is sure to take you back
in time. ($48 for 12, corsa.co)DONA PINK PEPPERCORN
LEMON
Who knew that peppercorns and
elderberries were a match made in
heaven? This is the driest soda of
the group, and we fell in love with
its balanced tartness and crisp,
uber-refreshing carbonation. ($24
for 6, drinkdona.com)SLINGSHOT COFFEE CO. CITRUS
VANILLA CREAM SODA
Caffeine, meet carbonation: This
cold-brew soda is perfectly bal-
anced by notes of citrus and vanilla
cream. ($12 for 4, slingshotcoffee
company.com)photography and styling by VICTOR PROTASIO